People Defacing Vizag Will Be Fined Rs 1 Lakh: GVMC

 Visakhapatnam: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has warned that a hefty fine of up to RS 1 lakh can be imposed under the 1997 Act on people who deface Visakhapatnam.

GVMC chief city planner Suresh Kumar underlined that appropriate action will be taken against institutions and organisations that paste posters, paintings, or other writings on city walls, electricity poles, transformers, road dividers, dustbins or public properties.

In this regard, Suresh Kumar organised an awareness programme with members of printing press associations, religious organisations and educational institutes in Visakhapatnam.

During the event, the chief city planner pointed out the various ways in which the city’s beauty is being marred by people related to business, religious and entertainment-related organisations. They indiscriminately place posters, paintings, writings, informal hoardings, flexi boards and digital banners on walls, power poles, transformers, road dividers, dustbins and public properties.